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Budding

Verb / ˈbʌdɪŋ / Another word for budding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

beginning to develop or show signs of promise

Synonyms & similar words

bud emerging developing nascent burgeoning germinating growing blossoming budding sprouting flourishing thriving burgeoning infant incipient maturing promising rising starting vegetating

Synonyms by register

Formal

nascent developing emerging promising

Informal

up-and-coming new starting out

Literary

vernal fledgling

Antonyms

mature developed complete finished adult established

Common collocations

  • budding artist
  • budding writer
  • budding career
  • budding talent
  • budding entrepreneur
  • budding scientist
  • budding romance

Word family

noun bud
verb bud
adjective budding

Usage note

Often used to describe someone or something that is just beginning to develop or show potential. It carries a positive connotation of future success.

Example sentences

  1. The rose plant in my garden is budding with beautiful flowers.
  2. The budding musician played a beautiful melody on his guitar.
  3. The little girl is a budding artist who loves to draw and paint.
  4. The tree in my backyard is budding new leaves in spring.
  5. The budding entrepreneur started her own business at a young age.

Quotes

  • A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms. - Zen Shin
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Bloom where you are planted. - Saint Francis de Sales

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